Tag Archives: Friends of the Library

The other day, a library patron called to let us know she really liked a particular book she had checked out from us (that’s good), and she wanted to know how she could go about buying the book from us (that’s…less good. And kind of strange). We make it a point to be as accommodating … Continue reading →

There’s something about a chess board that really classes up a joint. Maybe it’s the elegant black and white color scheme. Maybe it’s the fact that it is commonly regarded as an intelligent person’s game (people who get out-strategized at something are often said to have been playing checkers while they’re opponents played chess). Whatever … Continue reading →

Garth Brook has friends in low places. Charles Grodin had man’s best friend. These guys have each other’s super friendly company. Those are some pretty solid friends, but the library’s got compadres to rival them all. Our friends are so stellar, they exist solely to be our friends. Can’t say that about your bestie, … Continue reading →

Here at the BPL, we’re fortunate enough to have a community full of highly generous patrons. We have no shortage of altruistic donors who bring us their previously loved books and media items, and many of those donors let us know they want our library specifically to have them. While we’re always thrilled when people … Continue reading →

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Book Club Current Read

This group is for Benbrook Library patrons participating in the Benbrook Adult Book Challenge (BARC).

BARC is a reading program designed to get adults reading and reading adults to expand their reading horizons.

You must be planning to participate in BARC to be approved for this group. If your profile is set to private, I cannot view it to determine if you are eligible. In this case, please send me a message letting me know who you are and why you would like to join. Thank you.